William Schofield

Judge William Schofield

Personal

Birthday:

2/14/1857

Birthplace:

Dudley, MA

Date of Death:

6/10/1912

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

Private practice, Boston, Massachusetts, 1885-1903
State representative, Massachusetts, 1899-1902
Instructor, Harvard University, 1886-1892
Associate judge, Massachusetts Superior Court, 1903-1911

Education

Name of School:

Harvard Law School

The world's premier center for legal education and research, Harvard Law School provides unparalleled opportunities to study law and related disciplines in an energetic and creative learning environment. A Harvard Law education prepares students for success in law practice, business, public service, and teaching. Through its faculty, students, and alumni, Harvard Law School is able to contribute solutions to the world's most complex legal and social challenges.

Degree:

LL.B.

Degree Year:

1883

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. Circuit Courts for the First Circuit

President Nominating:

William H. Taft

Party Affiliation of President:

Republican

Commission Date:

6/6/1911

Termination Date:

12/31/1911

Termination Reason:

Abolition of Court

Court Name - Second:

U. S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Court Name - Second:

First Circuit Court of Appeals

Commission Date - Second:

6/6/1911

Termination Date - Second:

6/10/1912

Termination Reason - Second:

Death